Pianist Mark Wilson plays in the Queenstown Memorial Hall
during the 2007 Anzac Service. Photo by Tracey Roxburgh.
The Wakatipu community has pulled out all the stops to
rally round a Queenstown musician by giving his home an extreme
makeover, Queenstown style.
Mark Wilson has not been home since February, when he had a
seizure which was reported in Mountain Scene as being caused
by a cancerous tumour.
After a successful operation to remove the tumour, Mr Wilson
has been recovering in his parents' Cromwell home.
The Otago Daily Times understands Queenstown Carpet
Care owners Peter and Sandy McInally rallied the community to
renovate Mr Wilson's home after discovering the carpet in the
flat needed replacing.
After a decision was made to replace the carpet for Mr
Wilson, who has been blind since birth, the project
snowballed as more people volunteered to renovate the entire
space.
Every part of the flat has been overhauled, with a new
kitchen, bathroom and laundry facilities complemented by new
furnishings including couches, a new bed and double glazing
for the windows.
It is understood there has been a new television and stereo
system provided as well.
The entire project is understood to have been overseen by
Rilean project manager Trevor Miekle.
Mr Wilson is well known in the Queenstown community for his
piano playing and his willingness to share his musical gift
through productions and events such as the ASB Jazzfest,
Anzac Day services and performing with the popular local band
the Master Blasters.
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